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7-day trekking in the mountains for true nature lovers.

Visit the most beautiful places of Arkhyz: the White Waterfall, the Eaglet Pass, the magnificent Sofia waterfalls, the Phia Pass, the Seven-colored Lake, the astrophysical observatory and the Alan hillfort.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Caucasian feast

We will arrange an outdoor feast with a view of the mountains: drinks and locally produced products: cheeses, greens, vegetables and lemonades

Bath pleasure

After a busy day in the mountains, we will relax in a wood-burning sauna

Off-road pickup

Before the start of the route, we will drive an SUV through a beautiful gorge with huge mountains above 3000 meters

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Mineral Waters — Arkhyz
Meeting at the airport and at the Mineralnye Vody railway station before 13:00.
Transfer to Arkhyz village, arrival at 18:00.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner at 19:00, meeting with the team.
Free time and rest.

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Day 2 - Hike to the White Waterfall
Breakfast at 08:00.
Hike to the White Waterfall.
The beginning of the route is driving an SUV through a coniferous forest.
The walking route is 5 km long.
The height difference is 150 m.
The hike time is 3 hours.
Lunch on the route.
After the hike, we will have a Caucasian dinner with kebabs and homemade wine prepared by the organizer.
Drinks and locally produced products: cheeses, herbs, vegetables, lemonades.
Outdoor dining with mountain view.

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Day 3 - Sofia Waterfalls Hike
Tomorrow at 08:00.
Hike to the Sofia waterfalls.
9 huge streams of crystal clear water falling down.
We drive an SUV to the starting point of the route, and then on foot.
The length is 4 km.
The height difference is 500 m.
The passage time is 6 hours.
A paradise of our planet, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Karachay-Cherkessia.
Lunch at the waterfalls.
Arrival at the hotel at 18:30.
Dinner is at 19:30, and then a wood-burning sauna awaits us.

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Day 4 - Hike to the pass, waterfall and Lake Eaglet
Breakfast at 08:00.
Hike to the pass, waterfall and Lake Eaglet.
Starting the route, we drive an SUV through a beautiful gorge with huge mountains above 3000 m and relic forests, overlooking glaciers.
Walking part of the route:
The length is 12 km.
The height difference is 602 m.
The route time is 7 hours.
The height of the waterfalls is up to 10 m.
Lunch on the route.
Arrival at the hotel at 19:00.
Dinner at 20:00.
Free time after dinner.

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Day 5 - Trip to Phia Pass, Romantic resort
Breakfast at 08:00.
A trip to the Phia pass.
Phia Pass is a completely wild place with stunning views of forests and glaciers.
Here we go by off-road vehicle to the observation deck, from here you can see the ridge Arkasara.
Lunch at the pass.
After the hike, we will visit the Romantic resort so that you can take a cable car and view the panoramic views of the peaks (for an additional fee).
Arrival at the hotel at 15:30.
Free time for horseback riding and ATV rides.
Dinner at 18:30.

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Day 6 - Hike to the Seven-colored Lake
Breakfast at 07:00.
A trip to the Seven-colored Lake.
One of the most beautiful lakes in the vicinity of Arkhyz.
We drive an SUV to the starting point of the route, and then on foot.
The length is 18 km.
The height difference is 600 m.
The passage time is 8 hours.
Lunch at the lake.
Arrival at the hotel at 18:30.
Dinner at 19:30, with fragrant tea made from mountain herbs, which will relax the body after a hike.

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Day 7 - Astrophysical Observatory, departure
Breakfast at 08:00.
Check-in rooms.
Check-out from the hotel at 09:00.
We'll visit on the way:
Arkhyz Astrophysical Observatory;
The Alan settlement is a place of Christian temples dating back to the 10th and 12th centuries.
Arrival at the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station at 17:00.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is of medium difficulty, it requires good physical fitness, absence of hypertension, weight no more than 150 kg, age no more than 70 years. A tourist should be active, hardy, and have strong joints. There will be routes ranging from 4 to 15 km long along narrow and rocky trails. But we always walk at a measured pace, and we make regular stops along the route.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Name of the hotel	2-local	Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation
"Winterfell" / "Eagle's Nest" or "Nefed" — if there are not enough places in "Winterfell"	49 000	14 000

Children up to and including 12 years old get a 10% discount.

The option of moving in is possible. If there are tourists on tour dates who travel alone and do not mind moving in, then we can combine them (by agreement) and you will not have to pay extra. But we do not guarantee a move-in, it does not depend on us.

«Winterfell»

Featuring a terrace and free Wi-Fi, Winterfell Hotel is located in Arkhyz Village.

Guests can book family rooms.

The rooms at the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

There is a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

All rooms have a work desk and a kettle.

The staff at the 24-hour reception, who speak Russian and English, are always ready to help guests.

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Another option

The Eagle's Nest

Guest house "Eagle's Nest" is waiting for its guests in picturesque Arkhyz. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, garden, sauna, shuttle service, laundry and more.

A wonderful atmosphere has been created here for your relaxation. Each of the rooms has everything to make you feel comfortable and fully enjoy the richness of this region. Each window offers an incredible view.

There is a restaurant on site where you can indulge in delicious local cuisine, as well as have a great time.

Shops and cafes are within walking distance. The surrounding area offers a wide range of tourist opportunities and outdoor activities.

Another option

"Nefed"

The Nefed Guest House is located in the small village of Arkhyz, in the immediate vicinity of ski lifts and descents. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay. High-speed internet is available to the guests. Free private parking is provided for car owners. There is a ski equipment storage room on site.

Comfortable rooms of various capacities are available for accommodation. All categories are equipped with comfortable single or double beds, a refrigerator, a tea station, personal hygiene products, and a flat-screen TV. The bathroom has high-quality plumbing and a hairdryer.

There is a cafe-canteen on site, where delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served, as well as an assortment of dishes to order. And for the greater convenience of the guests there is a barbecue area.

The distance to Mineralnye Vody Airport is about 210 kilometers, and the railway station is 65 km away.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

accommodation in hotels;
transfer within the tour;
environmental fees;
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Caucasian cuisine;
guide, excursion program;
medical insurance;
wood-fired sauna for 2 hours.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: breakfast, lunch on the first day, lunch, dinner on the last day of the tour;
The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 14,000 rubles.;
rafting and quad bikes from 3,000 rubles/person.;
cable car;
horseback riding (optional, from 1,500 rubles/person);
tickets to the thermal springs — 600 rubles /person.

It's important to know

No special equipment is required. There are no special requirements for clothing. Clothing and shoes should be athletic, comfortable, waterproof, and weather-appropriate. Special trekking shoes are not required. If there is one, then you can take it. If not, then you shouldn't buy it on purpose. Sports sneakers and boots are quite suitable, as long as the sole is not smooth and slippery.

Shoes should be worn, not new. At least 2 pairs are required. Trekking poles are also optional. The route is of medium difficulty and in fact sticks are not particularly needed. Some tourists use them, some go without sticks. If necessary, they are available at the box office.

You will also need: a swimsuit for thermal springs, flip-flops, a raincoat. You should not take a large backpack on a hike. Of the mandatory things that you should have in your backpack are some personal hygiene items and a water bottle. If you are using it, you can take a thermos.

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